Goodwill in Friendswood receives unusual donation

Apr. 22 (10:22 a.m.) Officers received a call to the Goodwill Donation center in the 1600 block of S. Friendswood Drive because someone left a donated marijuana bong, complete with marijuana residue.

Goodwill Industries of Houston spokeswoman Meredith Phillips said the organization occasionally receives unusual items, such as a $10,000 fox fur coat donated last year that netted about $8,000 at Goodwill’s annual gala at the River Oaks Country Club.

But getting a pot bong, Phillips said, is the first that she can recall. The Goodwill employees did the right thing by calling police, she said.

“It’s illegal, so it’s an unfortunate thing that had to happen,” Phillips said. “Goodwill is thankful to be in the community and to be good neighbors in the community. A part of being a good neighbor is making sure that all rules and laws are followed.